Noel Gallagher is reportedly in talks to judge the US version of The X Factor.

Sydney Opera House became the Oprah House yesterday as the US superstar staged shows at the landmark.

Iran's Foreign Minister has been replaced by the head of the country's nuclear programme.

Oprah Winfrey-mania hit fever pitch today as the TV star recorded the first of two shows from the steps of Sydney Opera House in front of 6000 screaming fans.

Sydney's Macquarie Street has come to a virtual standstill as thousands of people queue to see TV's queen of talk shows.

Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese tells Mark Kermode about his new 3D film, Hugo Cabret, his movie-mad childhood - and how directing the acclaimed drama Boardwalk Empire opened his mind to the epic freedoms of television.

If you have the money, you can meet Justin Bieber, get a cuddle with Peter Andre, and take photos of Bon Jovi’s mike stand. By Fiona Sturges.

US talk show host Oprah Winfrey has enjoyed a morning's sailing on Sydney Harbour with actor Russell Crowe.

With almost 50 books to her name, the formidably intelligent Margaret Atwood is a force to be reckoned with. She talks to Robert McCrum about cowardly politicians, her love of birds and why she's joined the Twitterati.

Altiyan Childs had all but given up on his dream of being a rock star before he took on The X Factor.

Ten well-known Kiwis have written a Christmas book to promote a ChildFund programme which lets New Zealanders give animals to families in developing countries.

Maggie Barry has quit her drive-time show on RadioLIVE to pursue other projects, including travelling and writing.

Police have a theory about the mysterious death of Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen.

Oprah Winfrey fever is gripping Melbourne as the TV chat show queen makes the first public appearance of her Australian tour.

Teen idol Justin Bieber was googled by New Zealanders more than anyone this year.

Actor-turned-writer David Walliams talks to Stephen Jewell about his third children’s book and the truth behind his anarchic tales for kids.

The Oprah machine has arrived Down Under - and the world's highest-paid entertainer is ruffling feathers in Australia.

Scalpel-tongued comedian and talk show host Chelsea Handler in foul-mouthed tirade against Angelina Jolie.

US talk show diva Oprah Winfrey and 300 of her biggest fans arrive in Sydney this morning.

Noomi Rapace is finished with her role as prickly computer hacker Lisbeth Salander in the Millennium film trilogy - and she's caustic about plans for a remake. By Helen Barlow.

Who would have thought you'd see a garage sale on one of NZ's poshest streets? But this was no ordinary garage sale on Auckland's swanky Paritai Drive yesterday.